This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
This one is about the very famous illusionist and escape artist Houdini and shows how he became the person we all know today. I'm sure everyone will be fascinated by his magic.

Harry Houdini! No one can bind him! He escapes every trap!

I admit I did not know that he apprenticed as a locksmith, where he learned the basis all of his tricks would later rest on, so again, this picture book series intended for toddlers taught me something.
Regrettably, this did not mention how he investigated fradulent spiritualists, but hey, it's a short one. There is not much space and Houdini did a lot of things. It makes sense to concentrate on his career on the stage.

Colourful pictures, but not my favourite style of illustrations from all I've seen from the little people BIG DREAMS series so far.

Again, after the main story we have a timeline with important events from the life of the person discussed in this installment, if the short rendition was not enough for you. I really like the diversity in people they choose for this series.

The arc was provided by the publisher.

Another fine book by Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Everyone knows about Harry Houdini the performer, but few know about his humble beginnings. Children will learn that the Jewish boy they know as Houdini was born in Budapest, Hungary and his name was Ehrich Weisz. They’ll be shocked to learn about his big family and even more shocked to find out that when the Weisz’s moved to Wisconsin, USA when Ehrich was 4, they couldn’t afford to send him to school! He wandered the streets and learned from the acrobats and magicians and came home to practice!

When he grew up he got a day job as a locksmith and spent hours picking locks. He then used that knowledge to perform at night as an escape artist. He changed his name to Harry Houdini and toured the world sharing his amazing feats.

Children are always mesmerized by his talent as an escape artist and reading this story with them will inspire conversation about limits and illusions. Houdini believed that limits are just an illusion and that life is really magic. I think the positive message that children will remember is that oftentimes when we think something is impossible, with practice, it can be possible.

Juliana Vido’s stylish and quirky drawings will fascinate children. Books like this tend to be read and re-read night after night and Vido’s use of layering with bright bold colours will continue to hold children’s attention. Each time they look at the incredibly detailed pages, they’ll find something new. It adds to the rewarding reading experience.

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara always knows exactly how much information to put on each page. Reluctant readers feel a sense of accomplishment at finishing “a whole book” because Vegara has condensed the need-to-know information into little chunks. The more confident readers will love the timeline with additional information at the back of the book.

For those who love to travel, this book reminds children to stop in at The House of Houdini if they are ever in Budapest, Hungary.

I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

I thought the art in this entry was great! I have felt like recently some of the entries into this series have been written kind of choppily, and this was bordering on that - so not one of my favorites, but not bad either!